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Delhi Among Most Polluted NCR Cities Despite 17% Drop In PM10: Study
The findings underline that pollution levels in the national capital are still more than three times higher than the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, pointing to persistent air quality challenges.
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Date Sugar Vs. Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Better For Weight Loss And Diabetes Management In India?
Date sugar and stevia are both healthier than refined sugars. To figure out which sweetener is better for weight loss and diabetes, you need to look at the individual mechanisms behind them.
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Forget New York: This City Is The World's Most Expensive For 2026
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Lugano, Bern (all in Switzerland), followed by New York, Reykjavik, Honolulu, and San Francisco are the highest-cost cities worldwide in 2026.
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World's Top 100 Tourist Cities For 2025 Announced. No. 1 City Is Iconic For Food And Fashion
The winning cities are not only thriving today but are also setting the standard for the future of urban tourism.
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World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Are Urban Lifestyles Making Our Bones Weaker Sooner?
World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Studies indicate that sedentary behavior can accelerate bone loss, particularly in weight-bearing bones like the hips and spine, leading to conditions such as osteopenia or osteoporosis at younger ages.
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Shimla, Coimbatore, Chandigarh Top Niti Aayog's 1st Urban India Index
Shimla, Coimbatore and Chandigarh have topped the Niti Aayog's first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index, while Dhanbad, Meerut and Itanagar are the worst performers, according to a report released by the government think tank on Tu
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Bengaluru Tops Ease Of Living Index. 'Except Traffic,' Say Residents
An "ease of living index" released by the Urban Development Ministry aims to measure the well-being of citizens in 111 cities. 49 indicators of quality of life, economic-ability and sustainability under 13 categories were measured. The aim of the index is to accelerate India's urban development and guide evidence-based policymaking. It also works t...
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This Is India's Best State For Quality Of Life
Andhra Pradesh has come out on top in the 'Ease of Living Index' rankings under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs ministry said on Monday.
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This City Tops India's Most Liveable Places In First Government Ranking
Pune has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, with Navi Mumbai coming in second and Delhi languishing at 65th position.
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Centre Launches Index To Rank 116 Cities On Quality Of Life
The Centre today launched a liveability index which will rank the country's 116 major cities on the basis of the quality of life they offer. Launching the first 'City Liveability Index', Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu said, it will cover cities with population above one million, including the capital cities.
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Delhi Among Most Polluted NCR Cities Despite 17% Drop In PM10: Study
The findings underline that pollution levels in the national capital are still more than three times higher than the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, pointing to persistent air quality challenges.
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Date Sugar Vs. Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Better For Weight Loss And Diabetes Management In India?
Date sugar and stevia are both healthier than refined sugars. To figure out which sweetener is better for weight loss and diabetes, you need to look at the individual mechanisms behind them.
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Forget New York: This City Is The World's Most Expensive For 2026
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Lugano, Bern (all in Switzerland), followed by New York, Reykjavik, Honolulu, and San Francisco are the highest-cost cities worldwide in 2026.
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World's Top 100 Tourist Cities For 2025 Announced. No. 1 City Is Iconic For Food And Fashion
The winning cities are not only thriving today but are also setting the standard for the future of urban tourism.
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World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Are Urban Lifestyles Making Our Bones Weaker Sooner?
World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Studies indicate that sedentary behavior can accelerate bone loss, particularly in weight-bearing bones like the hips and spine, leading to conditions such as osteopenia or osteoporosis at younger ages.
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Shimla, Coimbatore, Chandigarh Top Niti Aayog's 1st Urban India Index
Shimla, Coimbatore and Chandigarh have topped the Niti Aayog's first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index, while Dhanbad, Meerut and Itanagar are the worst performers, according to a report released by the government think tank on Tu
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Bengaluru Tops Ease Of Living Index. 'Except Traffic,' Say Residents
An "ease of living index" released by the Urban Development Ministry aims to measure the well-being of citizens in 111 cities. 49 indicators of quality of life, economic-ability and sustainability under 13 categories were measured. The aim of the index is to accelerate India's urban development and guide evidence-based policymaking. It also works t...
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This Is India's Best State For Quality Of Life
Andhra Pradesh has come out on top in the 'Ease of Living Index' rankings under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs ministry said on Monday.
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This City Tops India's Most Liveable Places In First Government Ranking
Pune has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, with Navi Mumbai coming in second and Delhi languishing at 65th position.
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Centre Launches Index To Rank 116 Cities On Quality Of Life
The Centre today launched a liveability index which will rank the country's 116 major cities on the basis of the quality of life they offer. Launching the first 'City Liveability Index', Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu said, it will cover cities with population above one million, including the capital cities.
